By Thomas Henson Jr. If you’re a serious cyclist, someday you’ll probably get inspired to attempt a century — a one-day, 100-mile ride. Or perhaps you’ve done a few centuries and want to try something longer, such as a multi-state ride with overnights. Whatever your specific goal is, staying
By Carolinas Healthcare System Regardless of whether you’re a believer in alternative medicine, it’s difficult to ignore the case for dry needling as a useful, legitimate treatment for muscle pain. The acceptance of certain forms of Eastern medicine – like acupuncture – has become more commonplace in recent
This Fall - Various North Carolina Locations The Greater Carolinas Chapter offers three awesome bike rides — rides that will take you further than you’ve ever gone. It’s not the miles that matter — it’s the unforgettable journey. Join the MS Society for an event that’s more than a ride —
ENO’s DoubleNest Hammock ENO’s DoubleNest, or two-person hammock, is a packable and versatile travel hammock that’s perfect for camping, hiking or even tailgating. The DoubleNest sets up in seconds and comes complete with wiregate carabiners to allow you to simply and easily hook between two vehicles. Available in a
Ride Strong / LiveStrong! The third annual Velo4Yellow charity bike ride, scheduled for July 19, 2014, promises to be an exciting event, raising donations benefiting LiveStrong. Plan a full day to enjoy a 30-, 60- or 100-mile fully supported bike ride followed by post-ride festivities featuring live music
Forty-three-year-old Raymond Dobson of Durham, North Carolina, started running when he was 9 years old. Since 2000, he has run at least four days every week and has completed nine marathons and many shorter races, including more than 50 5k’s. His most memorable experience as a runner was participating in
Habitat for Humanity of Durham is eager to share the eighth Habitat Bull Moon Ride and Run. This is a 12-mile bike ride and a simultaneous 5k run/walk on Saturday, July 19, through downtown Durham, starting at 8:15 p.m. Those who have participated in the past know it’s a
With the time he has left, Chris Rosati hopes to help change the world with a video project called “The Blessings of My Disease.” This summer, Rosati will travel the country meeting and documenting conversations with inspiring persons with ALS (PALS). But it is not just for those suffering
When I passed the paramedics toward the end of the Rock ’n’ Roll Raleigh Half Marathon course, I thought that behind the white screen was a runner who had fallen and possibly broken a bone. I was deeply saddened to later learn that that runner, Jason Schlosser, as well
By Jennifer Kirby For Christmas 2009, Chris Rosati’s wife gave him a book about training for your first triathlon. Although his first reaction was to joke “Thank you so much, but why’d you give me this book?” Rosati – who was no couch potato, but also not a serious
